American conservatism

American conservatism is a school of conservatism that originated in the United States during the 1950s. American conservatism's hallmarks are respect for American tradition, supporting Judeo-Christian values, moral absolutism, economic liberalism, anti-communism, advocacy of American exceptionalism, and a defense of Western culture from "creeping socialism", moral relativism, multiculturalism, and liberal internationalism. American conservatives seek to strengthen the free market, limit the size and scope of the government in the economy, and oppose high taxes and unionization. The movement was born from the ashes of classical liberalism, and it was unique in that it was not connected to a monarchy, landed aristocracy, an established church, or a military elite. Instead, the movement was born out of republicanism.